Lifestyle Session - A great alternative when the weather isn't your friend!

What is a Lifestyle Session?

It's your life.

Your real and beautiful life.

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Best friends they tell all their secrets too...

Super Heros with blanket fortresses, hosting tea parties with princesses, making their favorite cookies (Smartie - but only the red ones), jumping on the bed, reading a favorite book....over and over again...

and giggles...lots and lots of giggles.

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It documents your life, raw, chaotic, unscripted, unrehearsed, temper tantrum filled, never dull life.

You may think that these moments are not that important, you live them everyday.

It may be true now...

but when they become memories lost - trust me they are.

They are the ones you want to remember forever.

"We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone. We take photos to recall - with greater vibrancy - those experiences that have shaped and made us. We take photos to bridge distance and shorten time, to lend legacy to the little things and life to the forgotten.

And we take photos to feel like artists on a Tuesday – and storytellers on a Sunday."

 ~ Unknown

Book your Lifestyle Session and receive a special gift if you are one of the first three Sessions in January, February or March.

As Always,

Much Love

~CrystalB

A New Year...

My New Year's resolution: Not to hibernate this winter. This is going to be a tough one for me, especially now since it is a bitter cold witch goddess outside. And the wood stove is sooo warm, and snuggly...and did I mention warm? No, I can't give in! I bought a pair of snowshoes this summer at a yard sale and by george I'm going to actually use them! Along with my New Year's resolution of hibernating...I'm mean NOT hibernating, I am excited to offer a few new products and incorporate a few new ideas into my business that I think you'll enjoy... An example is my new 'studio wardrobe' for children and maternity clients that you can use for your Session. No more stressing over what to wear! Think of it as an ultimate tickle trunk with super cool dress up clothes ;) Next thing new thing ... I will be offering a Digital Collection(along with other Collections) for those of you that like to do your own thing with your images. One more new thing... and this I am super excited about is the offering of Fine Art Prints. Not like ordinary prints you can get from anywhere, Fine Art Prints are thick, matte, and gorgeous. Imagine your images printed on thick parchment-like paper, sprinkled with love and a touch fairy dust and it would be half as nice as the Fine Art Prints! All loose prints purchased will now either be your choice of a traditional print that is mounted for sturdiness, or a Fine Art Print. I have a quick CrystalB Photography Survey 2014 that I would be forever grateful if you would take a minute to fill out. It's super easy and helps me tweek my business in order to serve you better. And as a Thanks for taking the survey I would like to give back, so... The first 3 Session bookings of January, February and March will receive a free 8x10 Fine Art Print! Please send an email to info@crystalb-photography.com to secure your Session date and free 8x10! Can't wait to hear from you! Much Love, CrystalB P.S. If anyone wants to join my snowshoe accountability club, I'd be totally into that. We have hot chocolate and cookies....just sayin. P.S.  Are you expecting and don't know when to plan your maternity or newborn Session?  Find out the answers HERE

{Tips} Holiday Photos

With the Holiday Season upon us, cameras are out in full force to capture all the wonder and magic of children at Christmas.  To unsure you get the most out of your holiday images here are a few tips:

1. Charge your Batteries! 

The worst thing is when you go to take a photo and your battery is dead.  Be prepared and make sure your camera is charged and your SD Card is empty so you don't miss out on the excitement.

2.  First Expressions

Stand by the tree when your kids come around the corner.  That first expression of excitement in seeing what Santa brought them is always the best one.

3. Keep on Clicking

Keep you finger ready and keep on clicking.  Getting 2 or three photos of the stages of your child opening a present and finding out what's inside tells a story and is more special than just a snapshot.  Getting on the floor with them while you do this adds a great perspective!

4. Start the Night Before

Take photos of the tree, special ornaments, Santa's cookies and milk, your children sleeping, the stockings on the mantle...the little details adds to your story.

The Last an MOST Important Tip

5. Put Down your Camera!

Once you have a few photos, put down your camera and enjoy the moment with you family.

Happy Holidays!

~CrystalB